tension
tension
strained situation
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tension with Russian translation
tension usage examples
После сокращения бюджета в совещании чувствовалась напряжённость.
There was tension in the meeting after the budget cuts.
Она попыталась снизить напряжённость между двумя членами команды.
She tried to calm the tension between the two teammates.
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tension belongs to the topic "Emotions and Feelings". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
tension synonyms
What's the difference between tension / stress / nervousness / pressure / anxiety / strain
She left work early because of extreme stress.
His nervousness was obvious before the interview.
He felt pressure to finish the project on time.
Public speaking gives her a lot of anxiety.
The long hours put a strain on their relationship.
disagreement or resistance between people/groups, often causing tension
There has been friction between the two departments all year.
The conflict between the neighbours escalated into a lawsuit.
mild discomfort or worry, less intense than anxiety
There was an uneasy feeling in the audience as the verdict was read.
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How to pronounce tension and what this word means
tension means tension. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce tension
/ˈtɛnʃən/
tension translation
tension
tension examples
There was tension in the meeting after the budget cuts.
tension transcription
/ˈtɛnʃən/, /ˈtɛnʃən/
Questions about this word
tension meaning: what does it mean?
strained situation
tension pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
tension is pronounced as /ˈtɛnʃən/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
tension definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
There was tension in the meeting after the budget cuts. Translation: После сокращения бюджета в совещании чувствовалась напряжённость.
Is tension part of Teamwork vocabulary?
Yes, tension can be learned in the Teamwork topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is tension part of Conflicts and Reconciliation vocabulary?
Yes, tension can be learned in the Conflicts and Reconciliation topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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